The 10 Best Independent Living Communities in Branford, CT for 2023
Also serving communities of East Haven, Guilford, North Branford, Madison.
There are 38 Independent Living Communities in the Branford area, with 2 in Branford and 36 nearby.
The average cost of independent living in Branford is $4,081 per month. This is higher than the national median of $2,815. Cheaper nearby regions include Hamden with an average starting cost of $3,347.
To help you with your search, browse the 144 reviews below for independent living communities in Branford. On average, consumers rate independent living in Branford 4.2 out of 5 stars. Better rated regions include Hamden with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
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Directory of Independent Living Communities in Branford, CT
The Hearth at Gardenside
Provides: Independent Living
173 Alps Road, Branford, CT 06405
"I took a tour of The Hearth at Gardenside for my parents. It was very clean, and the woman that toured me was very helpful (even though I didn't find what I thought my parents would want). She had..." More
"I took a tour of The Hearth at Gardenside for my parents. It was very clean, and the woman that toured me was very helpful (even though I didn't find what I thought my parents would want). She had..." More
Holiday Cedar Woods
Provides: Independent Living
80 Cedar St, Branford, CT 06405
"I chose to be here at Cedar Woods because I like their retirement apartments. It's just like living in my old apartment, but you have activities to do and everybody here is well taken care of. You..." More
"I chose to be here at Cedar Woods because I like their retirement apartments. It's just like living in my old apartment, but you have activities to do and everybody here is well taken care of. You..." More
Atria South Setauket
Provides: Independent Living
4089 Nesconset Highway, South Setauket, NY 11720
"I'm staying at Atria in South Setauket and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They have met all of my expectations.
Activities are limited, as they must be to comply with the state..." More
"I'm staying at Atria in South Setauket and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. They have met all of my expectations.
Activities are limited, as they must be to comply with the state..." More
Holiday Village Gate of Farmington
Provides: Independent Living
88 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032
"I toured the Holiday Village Gate of Farmington. They were super clean and super friendly. It seemed like they had a lot of activities. If my mother was in a better place in her mindset, I think it..." More
"I toured the Holiday Village Gate of Farmington. They were super clean and super friendly. It seemed like they had a lot of activities. If my mother was in a better place in her mindset, I think it..." More
Spring Meadows by Monarch
Provides: Independent Living
6949 Main Street, Trumbull, CT 06611
"Spring Meadows by Monarch was very clean and very nice. The people were very friendly, helpful, and gave a lot of information. They had a lot of cool things that they were doing with the residents...." More
"Spring Meadows by Monarch was very clean and very nice. The people were very friendly, helpful, and gave a lot of information. They had a lot of cool things that they were doing with the residents...." More
Caring Star 2022
Holiday Lodge at Cold Spring
Provides: Independent Living
50 Cold Spring Rd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
"We toured Holiday Lodge at Cold Spring. I think the people there were very friendly and very helpful. We had an interview with some people there. It was independent living, as well as assisted..." More
"We toured Holiday Lodge at Cold Spring. I think the people there were very friendly and very helpful. We had an interview with some people there. It was independent living, as well as assisted..." More
Motif by Monarch
Provides: Independent Living
655 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488
"The Hearth at Southbury makes it easy for you to live the way you want to live. Choose from many charming floor plans designed with you comfort and security in mind. The delight of living in our..." More
"The Hearth at Southbury makes it easy for you to live the way you want to live. Choose from many charming floor plans designed with you comfort and security in mind. The delight of living in our..." More
Pomperaug Woods
Provides: Independent Living
80 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
"Being engaged is about more than being busy. It’s living uplifted. Involved in the kind of activity that supports the way you want to live. Encouraged to be yourself and create each day the way you..." More
"Being engaged is about more than being busy. It’s living uplifted. Involved in the kind of activity that supports the way you want to live. Encouraged to be yourself and create each day the way you..." More
Solstice Senior Living at Guilford
Provides: Independent Living
201 Granite Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
"We looked at Solstice Senior Living at Guilford and it all looked very nice. It's high quality, very clean, and looked like a very nice place to live. The people there needed more assistance than..." More
"We looked at Solstice Senior Living at Guilford and it all looked very nice. It's high quality, very clean, and looked like a very nice place to live. The people there needed more assistance than..." More
The Hearth at Tuxis Pond
Provides: Independent Living
100 Bradley Road, Madison, CT 06443
"We visited the The Hearths at Tuxis. It was a very expensive place. It was too expensive for us, but they had a tremendous facility, post-medical care, and everything else. They had very..." More
"We visited the The Hearths at Tuxis. It was a very expensive place. It was too expensive for us, but they had a tremendous facility, post-medical care, and everything else. They had very..." More
River Valley Retirement
Provides: Independent Living
101 Oakview Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611
"My mom moved into River Valley in September and is so happy with her decision. The facility is brand new, the apartments are spacious with in unit washer and dryers. There are lots of activities..." More
We are offering 45 day incentive until River valley deems necessary
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"My mom moved into River Valley in September and is so happy with her decision. The facility is brand new, the apartments are spacious with in unit washer and dryers. There are lots of activities..." More
We are offering 45 day incentive until River valley deems necessary
Ends in 151 days
Covenant Living of Cromwell
Provides: Independent Living
101 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416
"Covenant Living of Cromwell was nice. They had a lovely apartment. I have pets, and they were fine with all the pets. The apartments we saw were good, clean, really nice, and had a nice, big..." More
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"Covenant Living of Cromwell was nice. They had a lovely apartment. I have pets, and they were fine with all the pets. The apartments we saw were good, clean, really nice, and had a nice, big..." More
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Southmayd Home
Provides: Independent Living
250 Columbia Boulevard, Waterbury, CT 06710
"Deemed as one of CT's Top 5 Senior Living options, based on online reviews, Southmayd Home is a unique, small, non-profit residential care home exclusively for women 60+. Southmayd is an..." More
"Deemed as one of CT's Top 5 Senior Living options, based on online reviews, Southmayd Home is a unique, small, non-profit residential care home exclusively for women 60+. Southmayd is an..." More
Maplewood at Southport
Provides: Independent Living
917 Mill Hill Terrace, Southport, CT 06890
"My visit at Maplewood at Southport was good. They don't have a lot of rooms. As a matter of fact, they have very little room for new people coming in. They're pretty full, so they may not have the..." More
"My visit at Maplewood at Southport was good. They don't have a lot of rooms. As a matter of fact, they have very little room for new people coming in. They're pretty full, so they may not have the..." More
Heritage Commons
Provides: Independent Living
38 Boston Road, Middletown, CT 06457
"Heritage Commons was very good and I was very pleased. It's beautiful. The apartments are gorgeous and they're different sizes according to residents' needs. The make you dinner, but you have a..." More
"Heritage Commons was very good and I was very pleased. It's beautiful. The apartments are gorgeous and they're different sizes according to residents' needs. The make you dinner, but you have a..." More
Blessed House
Provides: Independent Living
122 East Main Street, Plainville, CT 06062
"Welcome to Blessed House located in Plainville Connecticut. Serving the central Connecticut area including Avon, Farmington, Hartford, Southington, and New Britain. Blessed House offers care for..." More
"Welcome to Blessed House located in Plainville Connecticut. Serving the central Connecticut area including Avon, Farmington, Hartford, Southington, and New Britain. Blessed House offers care for..." More
The Residence at Westport
Provides: Independent Living
1141 Post Rd E, Westport, CT 06880
"Welcome to Westport’s only Assisted Living community. Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..." More
"Welcome to Westport’s only Assisted Living community. Imagine having more time to do the things that make you happy: catching up on the best-seller list, getting out to the theater with friends,..." More
Atria Greenridge Place
Provides: Independent Living
One Elizabeth Court, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
"At first as I was a little nervous about making the switch to downsize from my condo, but I absolutely love it here! The grounds are lovely and the view from my apartment is beautiful. The staff..." More
"At first as I was a little nervous about making the switch to downsize from my condo, but I absolutely love it here! The grounds are lovely and the view from my apartment is beautiful. The staff..." More
Caring Star 2014
The Village at Mariner's Point
Provides: Independent Living
111 South Shore Drive, East Haven, CT 06512
"The only trouble with The Village at Mariner's Point is I got lost twice trying to find it. The guy there said everybody gets lost when they come here first. It's a very nice place. They are on my..." More
"The only trouble with The Village at Mariner's Point is I got lost twice trying to find it. The guy there said everybody gets lost when they come here first. It's a very nice place. They are on my..." More
Caring Star 2022
Evergreen Woods
Provides: Independent Living
88 Notch Hill Road, North Branford, CT 06471
"Evergreen Woods was fabulous. I liked the congeniality, the food was terrific, they had a private dining room set up, and we could have steak or anything. I have two cats and two dogs, and the CEO..." More
"Evergreen Woods was fabulous. I liked the congeniality, the food was terrific, they had a private dining room set up, and we could have steak or anything. I have two cats and two dogs, and the CEO..." More
Atria Larson Place
Provides: Independent Living
1450 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
"Atria Larson Place looked like it would be within my dad's budget. When I visited, everybody was friendly. The lady who toured me around was knowledgeable and friendly. She knew everybody that we..." More
"Atria Larson Place looked like it would be within my dad's budget. When I visited, everybody was friendly. The lady who toured me around was knowledgeable and friendly. She knew everybody that we..." More
Masonicare at Ashlar Village
Provides: Independent Living
74 Cheshire Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
"Masonicare at Ashlar Village had every level of living from independent cottages to intense care. They have everything but what we toured mostly was independent living. We ate there and that was..." More
"Masonicare at Ashlar Village had every level of living from independent cottages to intense care. They have everything but what we toured mostly was independent living. We ate there and that was..." More
The Saybrook at Haddam
Provides: Independent Living
1556 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT 06438
"I went to tour The Saybrook at Haddam. The layout was very nice. It was very spacious and very clean. The rooms were very nice in size. The staff was average. They have the same amenities as the..." More
"I went to tour The Saybrook at Haddam. The layout was very nice. It was very spacious and very clean. The rooms were very nice in size. The staff was average. They have the same amenities as the..." More
Masonicare at Chester Village
Provides: Independent Living
317 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412
"Masonicare at Chester Village was a very nice place. We had a nice tour, and it was very informative. They answered all my questions. The people that were walking around looked very happy. The..." More
"Masonicare at Chester Village was a very nice place. We had a nice tour, and it was very informative. They answered all my questions. The people that were walking around looked very happy. The..." More
Wesley Heights at Wesley Village
Provides: Independent Living
580 Longhill Ave., Shelton, CT 06484
"Crosby Commons (Wesley Heights - Wesley Village) is my top pick, although it's not a brand-new community. The staff is just amazing, the food is great, and the people are very friendly. They are..." More
"Crosby Commons (Wesley Heights - Wesley Village) is my top pick, although it's not a brand-new community. The staff is just amazing, the food is great, and the people are very friendly. They are..." More
Crosby Commons at Wesley Village
Provides: Independent Living
580 Long Hill Avenue, Shelton, CT 06484
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Luther Ridge
Provides: Independent Living
628 Congdon Street West, Middletown, CT 06457
"I visited Luther Ridge with my son. It was very nice. The people were nice. They have lots of things to do. They have things that older people would enjoy doing. They have a bus that takes you..." More
"I visited Luther Ridge with my son. It was very nice. The people were nice. They have lots of things to do. They have things that older people would enjoy doing. They have a bus that takes you..." More
Whitney Center
Provides: Independent Living
200 Leeder Hill Drive, Hamden, CT 06517
"We liked the apartments at Whitney Center, but it was too expensive for us. It looked good, and we would have been satisfied if we could afford it.
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"We liked the apartments at Whitney Center, but it was too expensive for us. It looked good, and we would have been satisfied if we could afford it.
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Nottingham Towers
Provides: Independent Living
31 Nottingham Terrace, Waterbury, CT 06704
"Nottingham Towers is a secure building. Nobody can get in if they don't have the right key. Even the front door is guarded with ladies who work in the office, which are the most extremely over the..." More
"Nottingham Towers is a secure building. Nobody can get in if they don't have the right key. Even the front door is guarded with ladies who work in the office, which are the most extremely over the..." More
Bishop Wicke Health Center
Provides: Independent Living
584 Long Hill Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
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Tower One/Tower East
Provides: Independent Living
18 Tower Lane, New Haven, CT 06519
"Tower One/Tower East was really nice. The staff members I met were very nice. I saw a one-bedroom and that was nice. They have different things for you to do. They put me on a list. I've received..." More
"Tower One/Tower East was really nice. The staff members I met were very nice. I saw a one-bedroom and that was nice. They have different things for you to do. They put me on a list. I've received..." More
Leisure Glen
Provides: Independent Living
311 Glen Drive,, Ridge, NY 11961
"I live in Leisure Glen. It’s a very large, gated community, and it has a clubhouse. It’s beautifully landscaped and taken care of. They have a lot of activities. We have paddle ball. There’s a..." More
"I live in Leisure Glen. It’s a very large, gated community, and it has a clubhouse. It’s beautifully landscaped and taken care of. They have a lot of activities. We have paddle ball. There’s a..." More
Heritage Village
Provides: Independent Living
1 Heritage Way, Southbury, CT 06488
"Heritage Village is very nice. They have tennis, bowling, and crafts. The place is very friendly and safe.
I would recommend the place. They have a library, and the public library is only a block..." More
"Heritage Village is very nice. They have tennis, bowling, and crafts. The place is very friendly and safe.
I would recommend the place. They have a library, and the public library is only a block..." More
Fairfield Knolls South
Provides: Independent Living
1-174 Pineview Lane,, Coram, NY 11727
"We are in Fairfield Knolls South and they are really well done. The design of the space is awesome. The rent is high but, we have 1400 square feet; we have a garage; we have a driveway; we a little..." More
"We are in Fairfield Knolls South and they are really well done. The design of the space is awesome. The rent is high but, we have 1400 square feet; we have a garage; we have a driveway; we a little..." More
Essex Village Manor
Provides: Independent Living
59 South Main Street, Essex, CT 06426
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Welcome to Essex Village Manor Senior Living
Just above the Connecticut River, Essex Village Manor offers the same caring staff and wonderful amenities as its sister facility, Meadowbrook..." More
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Welcome to Essex Village Manor Senior Living
Just above the Connecticut River, Essex Village Manor offers the same caring staff and wonderful amenities as its sister facility, Meadowbrook..." More
Meadowbrook Manor
Provides: Independent Living
63 Westbrook Road, Centerbrook, CT 06409
"Welcome to Meadowbrook Manor Senior Living
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly..." More
"Welcome to Meadowbrook Manor Senior Living
Located just outside the charming rural Connecticut Village of Essex, Meadowbrook Manor is a wonderful residential care home with a relaxed, friendly..." More
Fairfield Knolls At Port Jefferson
Provides: Independent Living
300 Village Green Dr, Port Jefferson Station, N...
"Welcome to Fairfield Knolls At Port Jefferson! The Premiere Resort Style Rental Townhouse Community For Those 55 And Over Who Prefer A More Distinguished Lifestyle
Fairfield Properties proudly..." More
"Welcome to Fairfield Knolls At Port Jefferson! The Premiere Resort Style Rental Townhouse Community For Those 55 And Over Who Prefer A More Distinguished Lifestyle
Fairfield Properties proudly..." More
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Recent Reviews of Independent Living in Branford
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Review of The Hearth at Gardenside
The Hearth at Gardenside was a very bright, nice, and friendly community. The rooms were smaller than I anticipated, but they were comfortable looking. We saw a room with a pool table, the kitchen,... Read more
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Review of Holiday Cedar Woods
We saw Holiday Cedar Woods about a month ago. The best part is the convenience of shopping and gasoline and all of the normal things you need daily. The location is best. The negative there would b... Read more
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Review of Holiday Cedar Woods
I am at Holiday Cedar Woods. I get three meals a day, which is not all to my liking, but it's all included, and they could take you out shopping if you want to go to the grocery store or doctor's a... Read more
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